How many energy storage projects are there in Europe?

The Market Monitor is based on the most extensive database of European energy storage projects, which includes over 2,600 projects.

What is the European energy storage inventory?

In March 2025, the Commission launched the European Energy Storage Inventory, a real-time dashboard that displays energy storage levels across different European countries. It is the first European-level tool of its kind and offers energy storage data across a full range of technologies.

Why is energy storage important in the EU?

It can also facilitate the electrification of different economic sectors, notably buildings and transport. The main energy storage method in the EU is by far 'pumped hydro' storage, but battery storage projects are rising. A variety of new technologies to store energy are also rapidly developing and becoming increasingly market-competitive.

What was the European energy storage market in 2019?

The European energy storage market contracted in 2019 to 1 GWh, with a cumulative installed base of 3.4 GWh across all segments. However, the future of energy storage in 2020 in Europe remains positive as the energy transition progresses.

What is the energy storage database?

The database includes three different approaches: Energy storage technologies: All existing energy storage technologies with their characteristics. Front of the meter facilities: List of all energy storage facilities in the EU-28, operational or in project, that are connected to the generation and the transmission grid with their characteristics.

What is the future of energy storage in Europe?

The future of energy storage in Europe in 2020 remains positive as the energy transition progresses. Although the market contracted in 2019 to 1 GWh, with a cumulative installed base of 3.4 GWh across all segments, the outlook for 2020 is optimistic.